She huddled in the corner, trembling all over, saying, "Is there any hot water? I'm so cold, I'm almost freezing to death!"

The woman brought her a bowl of dark hot soup. She took it in her hand, tilted her head back and drank it down her throat.

As the hot water entered her throat, she felt like she was alive again.

She kowtowed to the woman in gratitude and said, "Sister, I will never forget your kindness. I have nowhere to go now. I wonder if you can take me in. I'm very capable and can help you light the fire and cook!"

The woman said indifferently: "I can't make the decision. You have to ask the owner of this fishing boat!"

When Concubine Yao was brought into the cabin, she saw a man in a black brocade robe painting at a desk.

She looked closely and found that the woman in the painting was vaguely familiar.

It looks like Concubine Rong in the palace!

Her whole body was shaking violently, and she fell to her knees and said, "Thank you, Master Yan, for saving me. I am willing to go through fire and water for you, even if it means walking on a mountain of swords and into a pot of oil, I will never frown!"

Yan Muqing put down the pen in his hand and pondered: "The Imperial Concubine is really brave. She even dared to poison the emperor!"

A complex expression flashed across Imperial Concubine Yao's face. She murmured softly, "This was an accident. I never intended to kill him. I just hoped to be favored so I could have his child. But I never imagined his body couldn't handle the medicine!"

Yan Muqing sighed: "No matter what, he died in your hands!"

Imperial Concubine Yao gritted her teeth and spoke boldly, "I've heard a little about you. Now that we have a common enemy, why don't we form an alliance and go back together to take revenge?"

Yan Muqing laughed suddenly. "My Lady, please allow me to ask you a question. How will you seek revenge? In this world, in terms of tactics and cunning, who can compare to Madam Hou, Lin Yiwan?"

Imperial Concubine Yao said with disgust, "That's why she deserves to die the most. As long as she dies, Prince Li's Mansion and Marquis Zhan Yi's Mansion will be in chaos. We can take this opportunity to sneak back to the palace. You control Concubine Rong, and I will find a way to gain the trust of the new emperor and become the person he depends on!"

Yan Muqing raised an eyebrow and looked at her: "It's a good idea, but it's a bit difficult to implement. Do you think Lin Yiwan will just stand there and let us slaughter her at will?"

He paused and continued, "Do you know why I live on this small fishing boat? Because Zhan Yan's personal guards have been searching for my whereabouts!"

Imperial Concubine Yao took a deep breath and said, "Master Yan, you should know very well that wealth and honor are achieved through risk. Lin Yiwan is not a deity, she also has weaknesses!"

Yan Muqing nodded: "I understand, her weakness is her three children, but they are protected very strictly, no one can get close to them!"

Imperial Concubine Yao lowered her voice and said, "No, there is a way. When the new emperor ascends the throne, their entire family will definitely have to enter the palace together. When the time comes, we can create trouble on the way and then kidnap the three children!"

Yan Muqing obviously thought her idea was a good one. He couldn't help but narrow his eyes and praise her: "Women are indeed the most vicious. I should have cooperated with someone like you a long time ago!"

At this time, in Prince Li's mansion, clothes were being made for several young masters to attend the new emperor's coronation ceremony.

Lin Yiwan knew that Yan Mucheng had escaped, so she assigned more people to the three little guys.

In addition, the fabrics of those clothes are also carefully selected to ensure that they are not exposed to any danger.

Zhan Yan has been very busy recently because he is responsible for the defense of the new emperor's enthronement.

Lin Yiwan is responsible for all the trivial matters in the mansion, and she is almost busy all the time.

That day, she received a letter.

When she saw that it was written "From Prince Li himself", she quickly handed the letter to him.

She asked in surprise, "Father, this letter is from Suchuan. Isn't that where the imperial mausoleum is located?"

Prince Li stretched out his hand to open it, his expression gradually becoming solemn and complicated.

He said in a hoarse voice: "He's back!"

Lin Yiwan raised an eyebrow in confusion: "Who?"

Prince Li walked to the window, looked up at the dark sky outside and said, "It's the old man from the Suchuan Qin family. He is the emperor's maternal grandfather!"

Lin Yiwan immediately understood that the visitor had ill intentions!

She also knew that the Suchuan Qin family was an important family that had guarded the imperial mausoleum for generations. Although they were far away from the court, their power should not be underestimated.

She asked worriedly: "Do we need to prepare anything?"

Prince Li shook his head: "No need, your father has a clear conscience and will not be afraid no matter who comes. Besides, this is the Xiao family's kingdom, it is not the turn of outsiders to give instructions!"

Even so, Lin Yiwan still made full preparations.

She never fights a battle she is not sure of winning!

Three days later, the Suchuan Qin family's convoy, headed by Old Master Qin, entered the capital.

Officials from the Ministry of Rites met them at the post house and arranged for their accommodation.

Old Master Qin was extremely dignified, and his weather-beaten face was full of wrinkles from the years.

He stared coldly at the ceremonial officer standing before him: "Where is Prince Li? Can't he come to greet me personally when I, Qin Zhonghuai, return?"

The ceremonial officer was so frightened that he shuddered all over. He never expected that Old Master Qin would start a fight as soon as he came up.

He stammered, "The prince is serving the emperor. The emperor is young and can't leave him alone!"

Qin Zhonghuai's eyes flashed with sarcasm. "He's very cunning. Others can't see through his despicable tactics, but he can't hide them from me. He deliberately pretends to be aloof and indifferent to the throne, but in reality, he controls the new monarch who hasn't even been weaned off, and allows him to do whatever he wants!"

The ceremonial officer turned pale with fright. How could he listen to these words?

He just wanted to plug his ears!

He said respectfully, "Old Master Qin, the prince has ordered a banquet to be held in the Liuli Pavilion in the palace. Please come there tonight!"

Old Master Qin snorted coldly: "Does this old man care about his banquet? You are so hypocritical!"

He turned to look at the white-haired old lady sitting next to him and said, "Old lady, you've been feeling a bit stuffy on the way here. I heard that Prince Li's daughter is an amazing doctor. Why don't you let her come and see you?"

Madam Qin nodded: "Okay, I'll follow your arrangements!"

Old Master Qin ordered the ceremonial officer, "Go and tell the Marquis' wife to come to the inn to see my old woman!"

The ceremonial officer complained bitterly, wondering what kind of job he had taken on.

Neither side is easy to mess with!

Perhaps his hesitation angered Old Master Qin, who said with a grim expression, "What's the matter? Is it because I haven't been in the capital for so many years that some people no longer take the Qin family seriously?"

The ceremonial officer was so frightened that he quickly denied it: "No, I dare not. I will go to the Prince Li's Mansion to invite someone. Please don't be angry, old master!"

He ran away dejectedly, covered in cold sweat.

He got on the carriage and headed straight for the Prince's Palace.

The first thing he said when he saw Lin Yiwan was: "Madam Hou, you have to save my life!"

Lin Yiwan looked at him in surprise: "What's wrong? Did the Qin family give you trouble?"

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